UPDATE: Fog advisory extended for Okanagan

UPDATE: 2:00 p.m. Jan. 22

A fog advisory remains in effect for the Okanagan.

Environment Canada updated the advisory today, as shown below.

Fog advisory in effect for:

Central Okanagan – including Kelowna
North Okanagan – including Vernon
South Okanagan – including Penticton
Reduced visibility in fog is expected.

Locations: Shuswap, Okanagan and Princeton.

Time Span: Redeveloping this evening into Sunday morning.

Remarks: Fog is expected to redevelop this evening through the interior valleys as a ridge of high pressure builds over the province. Reduction in visibility will persist into Sunday morning.

Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

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Original story Jan. 21

Fog is expected to develop in the Okanagan Friday evening.

Environment Canada says a ridge of high pressure from offshore builds will create low clouds and fog in the region.

The fog is expected to dissipate around noon Saturday, but the weather agency warns it may return later that evening.

These conditions may result in sudden and significant reduction in visibility.